Columbia Falls High Schl vs Whitefish High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Montana, United States, 11 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbia Falls High Schl
Columbia Falls · Public high · Grades 9–12
691 students
Whitefish High School
Whitefish · Public high · Grades 9–12
618 students
| Measure | Columbia Falls High Schl Columbia Falls, Montana | Whitefish High School Whitefish, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #84 of 108 | #8 of 108 |
| National rank | #14091 of 16,910 | #3694 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 691 | 618 |
| Enrollment | 691 | 618 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.4% | 25.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 52% |
| city | Columbia Falls | Whitefish |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Whitefish High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.5 vs 26.4).
- •Whitefish High School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 27%).
- •Whitefish High School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 42%).
- •Whitefish High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.1% vs 99.4%).
- •Whitefish High School does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 15.4).
- •Columbia Falls High Schl is the larger school with 691 students compared with 618.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Columbia Falls High Schl better than Whitefish High School?
On the Success Index (US), Whitefish High School ranks higher (68.5 vs 26.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Columbia Falls High Schl and Whitefish High School?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Columbia Falls and Whitefish in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbia Falls High Schl: 691. Whitefish High School: 618. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbia Falls High Schl and Whitefish High School rank in Montana?
Columbia Falls High Schl is 84th of 108 and Whitefish High School is 8th of 108 among high schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).